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point march or spot marching - beginner Lower Body exercise
  • Lower Body
  • beginner

point march or spot marching

Alternating hip and knee flexion to 90 degrees while standing, promoting dynamic balance and lower limb control.

Starting position
standing
Joints
hip, knee
Muscles
gluteus medius, quadriceps, hip flexors
Goal
postural correction, balance, coordination, proprioception
Type
isotonic concentric, active

How it is done

Stand with feet hip-width apart and arms by the side. Lift one leg off the floor by bending the hip and knee to 90 degrees. Lower the leg back to starting position. Repeat with other leg.

Nothing here is a prescription. Your physiotherapist decides which of these are yours, and when.

The plan starts with an assessment.